Auditions are Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. in PS 28 on the grounds of Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave. The school is adjacent to period village’s Third County Courthouse.

The company is seeking three young women, ages 14 to 18, for the roles of Tillie, Ruth and Janice and one woman, ages 60 and older for the role of Nanny. Auditions will consist of readings from the script and improvisation.

The role of Beatrice has been cast.

“Marigolds” is play written by Paul Zindel (1936-2003), a Staten Island playwright and chemistry teacher at Tottenville High School. He received the 1971 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the piece. The play revolves around a bitter, eccentric single mother, Beatrice, and her two daughters, Ruth and Tillie, who try to cope with their dysfunctional lives. It’s widely read in classrooms across the country and has been compared to Tennessee Williams’ works.

The drama was originally written for television, and was later staged at Houston's Alley Theatre and the Cleveland Play House before moving off-Broadway in 1970.

“Marigolds” will be performed in the Third County Courthouse, beginning March 31 for an eight-performance run. The rehearsal schedule and location will be determined after the cast is chosen.

For more information, contact director Craig Stoebling at 505-350-9771, between 6 and 9 p.m.